# 2.2. Shortcuts

The global shortcuts are configurable in the control center. This is the list of the defined default shortcuts, others are possible.

Alt-Esc or Control-Esc

  "Current Session"-manager with logout-button

Alt-Tab and Alt-Shift-Tab

  Traverse the windows of the current desktop

Ctrl-Tab and Ctrl-Shift-Tab

  Traverse the virtual desktops (can be switched off in kwmrc)

Alt-F2

  Open mini command-line window

Alt-F3

  Window operation menu

Alt-F4

  Close window

Ctrl-F[1..8]

  Switch to virtual desktop

Ctrl-Alt-Esc

  Destroy window mode (cursor becomes a pirate)